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Y262 NYC

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,106 mi
Last recorded19,106 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY262 NYC
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,106 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 19,106 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 19,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 19,106 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YQ50?

Based on 34,454 MOT tests across 6,064 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,434
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
6,064
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,796
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,372
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 1,307
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 969
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 693
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Y262 NYC is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 11,005 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha YQ50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 2,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y262 NYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YQ50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y262 NYC registered?

Y262 NYC is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 19 August 2001.

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